21507. Adulteration and misbranding of Rx A.  S. Royce Antiseptic  Solu¬
tion.    U. S. -v. 117 Bottles of Rx A. S. Royce Antiseptic  Solution.  , 
Default   decree   of   condemnation,   forfeiture,   and   destruction, i
(F. & D. no. 30550.    Sample no. 31000-A.)
This case involved a product represented to possess antiseptic and medicinal 
properties.    Examination disclosed that the article was not an antiseptic when
nsed as directed, and contained no ingredient or combination of ingredients 
,apable of producing certain curative and therapeutic effects claimed in the 
labeling.
On June 2, 1933, the United States attorney for the Western District of 
Washington, acting upon a report by the Secretary of Agriculture, filed in the 
district court a libel praying seizure and condemnation of 117 bottles of Rx A. S. 
Royce Antiseptic Solution at Tacoma, Wash., alleging that the article had been 
shipped in interstate commerce, on or about April 25, 1933, by the National 
Medical Products Co., from Los Angeles, Calif., and charging adulteration and 
misbranding in violation of the Food and Drugs Act as amended.
Analysis of a sample of the article by this Department showed that it con- 
sisted essentially of a small proportion of boric acid (0.5 gram per 100 milli- 
liters), traces of volatile oils including methyl salicylate and thymol, oxyquino- 
line sulphate, and water. Bacteriological examination showed that the article 
was not antiseptic.
It was alleged in the libel that the article was adulterated in that its strength 
fell below the professed standard of "Antiseptic", under which it was sold, 
since it would not be an antiseptic when used as directed.
Misbranding was alleged for the reason that the following statements on the 
bottle label were false and misleading, since the product would not be an 
antiseptic when used as quoted: "Antiseptic solution * * * general anti- 
septic containing among its several ingredients the powerful bacterial inhibitor, 
oxyquinoline. Use full strength or with two or three parts water for - gargle 
•mouth wash- after shaving * * * minor cuts * * * nasal and throat 
spray * * * for external applications * * * bathe part with full 
strength * * * feminine hygiene: three tablespoonfuls to pint of water." 
Misbranding was alleged for the further reason that the following statements 
regarding the therapeutic or curative effects of the article were false and 
fraudulent: " Use * * * for * * * pyorrhea - gingivitis * * * sores 
*   *   *   body rash."
On September 25, 1933, no claimant having appeared for the property, judg- 
ment of condemnation and forfeiture was entered, and it was ordered by the 
court that the product be destroyed by the United States marshal.
M. L. WILSON, Acting Secretary of Agriculture.